AT SIKKIM BORDERS

Monday, Apr 06, 2020 14:30 [IST]

Last Update: Monday, Apr 06, 2020 08:19 [IST]

AT SIKKIM BORDERS

An aerial view of Kumrek-Rorathang side of East Sikkim near inter-State border with Kalimpong district separated by the river. Sikkim Police have been maintaining vigil and patrolling along the inter-State border areas to prevent people from crossing into Sikkim during the lockdown period. The photo was captured on a drone camera and shared by Samir Gurung and Amir Gurung of Sukhim Productions. The duo is assisting Sikkim Police to cover the border areas using their drone.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi